Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Specialist (BCBA or LSSP)

ResponsiveEd (TX)•Plano, TX

60d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foundation School for Autism - Plano is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) or LSSP (Licensed Specialist in School Psychology) to support our growing ECSE-1st grade autism program. This individual will serve as both a behavioral intervention leader and an instructional partner, working directly in classrooms to support teachers, students, and staff in developing and implementing effective, data-driven interventions. As our campus continues to expand in response to community demand, this specialist will play a pivotal role in ensuring student success, program consistency, and high-quality behavioral support. This role is designed for a professional who thrives in the daily rhythm of the school environment-engaging directly with students during instructional and behavioral moments, modeling strategies for staff, coaching in real time, analyzing data, designing visuals and systems, and helping create sustainable, student-centered practices that lead to meaningful growth. The Foundation School for Autism - Plano, part of the ResponsiveEd network, provides a highly individualized and nurturing early learning environment for ECSE-1st grade students with autism. Each child receives a personalized education plan designed to build readiness skills, independence, academics, and social-emotional development. Our campus prioritizes strong relationships, structured supports, and collaborative intervention, with family partnership at the core of our mission. As a small, mission-driven school community, we intentionally build deep connections with students and staff. Here, students are known by their strengths, needs, and personalities-not by a number on a roster. Our thoughtfully scaled caseload environment allows specialists to provide interventions with depth and fidelity, rather than being stretched across excessive demands. Team members see their work directly translate into student growth, collaborate with a unified and supportive staff, and have the space to build meaningful systems that lead to real progress. This is an ideal setting for professionals who value relational environments, authentic collaboration, and the opportunity to make visible, lasting impact.

Requirements

BCBA certification and Texas LBA licensure or Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
Strong background in autism intervention, FBA processes, and early childhood behavior support
Experience working directly with students in school or clinical environments
Proficiency with ABA-informed strategies, structured teaching, visual supports, and positive behavior systems
Ability to train, model, and build capacity in staff

Nice To Haves

Experience in ECSE, self-contained autism, or early elementary life skills programs
Familiarity with AAC and structured communication systems for minimally verbal students
Experience building staff capacity through modeling and professional learning

Responsibilities

Conduct FBAs, behavioral evaluations, and psychological assessments consistent with credentials
Support REEDs, reevaluations, and IEP goal development aligned with functional and behavioral needs
Develop measurable behavior goals and data systems, reviewing progress regularly with staff
Translate data findings into practical, classroom-ready action steps
Work directly with students during instructional and behavioral moments
Model intervention strategies, de-escalation techniques, structured routines, and reinforcement systems
Develop and implement individualized BIPs and crisis prevention strategies
Support generalization of functional communication, regulation, and adaptive skills
Create visuals, social narratives, structured task systems, token boards, and regulation tools in collaboration with teaching staff
Ensure materials align with IEP goals, behavioral needs, and instructional expectations
Monitor fidelity of implementation and adjust interventions as needed
Lead professional development on autism supports, visual systems, ABA-based strategies, and crisis prevention
Provide in-the-moment coaching and structured feedback to staff
Collaborate with leadership to support consistent Tier 1 behavior practices
Participate in ARD meetings, parent consultations, and home generalization planning when appropriate
Work closely with the Campus Director and teachers/staff to align behavioral and instructional supports
Foster a proactive, student-centered intervention culture across the campus